Thanks for the feedback, Ned. Looks like I'll be ordering one of these kits
soon. :)
Guy
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> Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 04:27:15 -0600
> From: "Ned Buckmaster" <Ned@Buckmaster.com>
> Subject: RE: DML: Hotchkis TVS Drop Kit?
>
> Guy Pellicciaro wrote:
>
> Anybody running with one of these 3/2 drop kits? I'm looking to put one on
> my 1999 2WD V8 Dakota Club Cab. Any comments or installation tips would be
> greatly appreciated. I'll also be replacing my front control arm
> assemblies.
>
> Should I go with the Moog bushings or Energy Suspension poly bushings?
>
> I've had the Hotchkis setup on my 2000 Dakota 2WD club cab for 4 or 5
> years
> now. The handling is nothing short of amazing. With some decent tires, you
> can embarrass lots of car owners at the local autocross - I take mine
> about
> once a year instead of my CRX just to teach them humility.
>
> All the handling comes at a price, however. The ride, while not
> unbearable,
> is a LOT stiffer than stock. For the driver, this isn't too bad unless you
> are on washboard roads. My wife, however, refuses to ride as a passenger
> in
> it unless no other car is available. She LOVES to drive it, however.
>
> Installation is per instructions - but this stuff is HEAVY! I'm used to
> suspension work on a CRX and Integra - this stuff is like truck parts or
> something!
>
> Ned
>
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